hedonic
adjective
he·don·ic hi-ˈdä-nik 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by pleasure
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by hedonism
hedonically
hi-ˈdä-ni-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The hedonic concept dates back to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristippus of Cyrene, who argued that the ultimate goal of life ought to be to maximize pleasure. 
Gregory Grieve, The Conversation, 19 May 2022 Current popular culture centers on hedonic happiness, which values an outgoing, social, joyous view of life. Gregory Grieve, The Conversation, 19 May 2022 The Treadmill Is running on the hedonic career treadmill leaving you breathless and unsatisfied? Terry Powell, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes this reality and incorporates hedonic improvements into its calculus to account for it. Ike Brannon, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Another technical term for this is 'hedonic consumption'. Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 5 Oct. 2021 The cautionary word, however, is that humans are prone to what’s called hedonic adaptation, which basically translates to a tendency to revert back to our old – and in this case, unappreciative – ways. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021 After all, there are those who choose to take drugs that blot out any chance of meaning and authenticity, hoping to achieve hedonic bliss. Paul Bloom, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2021 But that process, known as hedonic adjustment, most commonly applies to physical objects. New York Times, 10 Oct. 2021 See More
Gregory Grieve, The Conversation, 19 May 2022 Current popular culture centers on hedonic happiness, which values an outgoing, social, joyous view of life. Gregory Grieve, The Conversation, 19 May 2022 The Treadmill Is running on the hedonic career treadmill leaving you breathless and unsatisfied? Terry Powell, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes this reality and incorporates hedonic improvements into its calculus to account for it. Ike Brannon, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Another technical term for this is 'hedonic consumption'. Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 5 Oct. 2021 The cautionary word, however, is that humans are prone to what’s called hedonic adaptation, which basically translates to a tendency to revert back to our old – and in this case, unappreciative – ways. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021 After all, there are those who choose to take drugs that blot out any chance of meaning and authenticity, hoping to achieve hedonic bliss. Paul Bloom, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2021 But that process, known as hedonic adjustment, most commonly applies to physical objects. New York Times, 10 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
hedonic
adjective
he·don·ic hi-ˈdän-ik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by pleasure
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of hedonism or hedonists